How to Write a Better IT Resume

I’ve been given a lot of resume tips over the years - so I wanted to share the ones I’ve found most helpful

June 21, 2017 · 8 min · 1686 words · Matt Schmitz

Guilty Until Proven Innocent: How to Prove It's Not the Network

IT’S THE NETWORK! - Sound familiar? Let’s take a quick look at how we can counter that blame

April 11, 2017 · 4 min · 794 words · Matt Schmitz

You're Not Perfect: Admit Your Mistakes

One of the easiest ways to build trust with co-workers is to communicate effectively

April 4, 2017 · 5 min · 951 words · Matt Schmitz

College vs Certification - Which is better?

My career path is the reverse of most people I’ve met - certifications first, then college much later. What impact has this had on my experiences?

March 28, 2017 · 5 min · 874 words · Matt Schmitz

Why Have a Home Lab?

Ever wonder if running a lab at home is worth it? This post explores why I think it’s an important investment

March 21, 2017 · 5 min · 916 words · Matt Schmitz

Want Change? Make it happen!

Some organizations resist change - but with the right planning & motivations, we can push to impove the conditions around us

March 7, 2017 · 5 min · 882 words · Matt Schmitz

What's your hesitation?

Sometimes we just have to ask ourselves ‘What’s holding me back?’

February 28, 2017 · 3 min · 476 words · Matt Schmitz

Why isn't everything done "the right way"?

In an ideal world, everything has the time and money to be done correctly. But what happens when expectations meet limitations?

February 14, 2017 · 3 min · 636 words · Matt Schmitz

A Little Bit of Magic

A good network engineer can almost feel like a magician - fixing things behind the scenes & detecting problems early.

February 7, 2017 · 3 min · 622 words · Matt Schmitz

The Small Things (0x2142)

Sometimes the small details are what matter the most

January 17, 2017 · 3 min · 559 words · Matt Schmitz